BOARD OF TRUSTEES, REGULAR MEETING
Municipal Building: 874 Main Street, Antioch, Illinois
| CALL TO ORDER | The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order by Mayor Maravelas at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building: 874 Main Street, Antioch, IL. |
| ROLL CALL | Roll call indicated the following Trustees were present: Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. Also present were Mayor Maravelas, Attorney Anderson and Clerk Rowe. |
| MINUTES | A motion was made by Trustee Larson, seconded by Trustee Caulfield to approve the minutes from the March 18, 2002 meeting as presented. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| JOSEPH HUBER | Clerk Rowe read aloud the resignation letter from Joseph Huber, public works employee. |
| VEHICLE TAGS | Clerk Rowe announced that the vehicle tags will go on sale at village hall on April 22, 2002. Post cards with vehicle information has been mailed to residents. |
| ADMINISTRATOR | Michael Haley, Village Administrator briefly discussed the following items: The budget book is done and he is starting a series of meetings with the finance chairman and department heads. Hydrant flushing will begin on April 22 - May 27. Notices have been published in local papers and in the village newsletter. Public Works Department completed an emergency sidewalk repair at Lake Street and Victoria. Ms. Susan Smith was hired at $12.50 an hour as the new water clerk in the front office and Ms. Mitzi Chriss was hired at $15.00 an hour as a drafting assistant in the planning, zoning and engineering department. We are continuing to work with the Motor Fuel Tax account. Later on the agenda, the Board will be asked to approve resolutions for maintenance of streets. Basically, this is for snow plowing and cleaning of streets. These resolutions will satisfy our reporting requirements to IDOT. The Motor Fuel Tax Bond issue paperwork is at Chapman & Cutler, Bond Consultants for legal opinion. We'll be selling these bonds in the next few weeks. Minor text amendments regarding the utility tax ordinances are on the agenda. The text amendment includes the loan number regarding the Dolly Spiering fund. |
| TOLLWAY HEARINGS | Trustee Pierce briefly discussed the hearings that will be held regarding the toll rate increase. Trustee Pierce feels the village residents are being punished for living on the wrong side of the Waukegan toll plaza. He would like the board to consider a resolution indicating that the Village is opposed to the rate increase. There was a consensus of the Board to have the village attorney draft a letter to the Illinois Highway Authority. |
| CITIZENS | Mr. Pete Bolander, Eagle Ridge resident, discussed the proposed big box stores and proposed that the Village Board consider allowing enough time to gather information regarding commercial development in Antioch and that the Board agree to attend all information meetings and acquire facts to make a sound decision. Mr. Bolander invited the Board of Trustees to attend a meeting scheduled on April 29 at the Antioch High School at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Bolander also proposed that the Village Board have unity and develop a plan for the direction of Antioch. Mr. Bolander offered his time to do research and provide facts as directed by the Board of Trustees. Mr. Bolander also suggested that the village board delay accepting developer plans for big box stores until the Board has drafted a plan on where and when these developments will best fit the village and the impact on the community. Mr. Bolander distributed the book authored by Mr. Al Norman, regarding Wal-Mart stores. Mr. Stan Livermore, Antioch True Value, discussed a market study regarding big box stores. Former Mayor Marilyn Shineflug approached the Board regarding her outstanding legal bill in the amount of $560.00 that she submitted for payment in January. Mrs. Shineflug stated that she did receive a letter dated March 14 which states the Mayor and Village Board denied her request for the legal expense to be paid. Mrs. Shineflug asked that the Board reconsider her request. Trustee Caulfield asked Mrs. Shineflug if it was true that she didn't approach the Village Board prior to hiring her attorney. Marilyn Shineflug stated that it didn't occur to her to ask permission. Mayor Maravelas stated the problem that we have with this bill, is that she is asking for payment on a bill without prior authorization. Trustee Larson stated that this item has not come before the village board. Trustee Caulfield said that he was aware of the request, and at the time, it was not an expense that was pre-approved by the Board and that would not be something that we would pay. Following discussion, the consensus of the board was to place consideration for payment into committee. Ms. KC Diecks, Main Street Custard, approached the Board regarding her request for a coffee concession at the Metra station. Trustee Porch said that at the time of her initial request, the Board was not aware of the development near the Metra station. Trustee Pierce stated that he wanted her to be aware of the development for her benefit. Trustee Hanson stated that the Board may not want to be in the position of renting out space. Ms. Diecks will approach the Board again in a few months as the development near the station develops. Mr. Mike Smith, Owner of the Depot Street Station, stated that he is dealing with quite a few businesses with Starbucks Coffee and Caribou Coffee being two businesses that are considering that location. Mr. Smith also stated that he opposes the village renting out space to vendors, "Let the village do what it does best, govern." Mr. Smith also said if there is going to be competition, let that vendor put as much money into a building as he has done. Mr. Steve Turner, Wood Creek Drive resident, addressed the Board regarding the need for a WalMart. Mr. Turner stated that he and his wife Mary are long time residents and have always been active in the community, naming several organizations and boards they have served on. Through these organizations, Mr. Turner said that they have communicated and had discussions with a large variety of Antioch residents. He also said that he and his wife have always supported the merchants in town, and will continue to do so. He briefly discussed the Antioch school systems and how this development would impact them. Mr. Turner said that he is tired of our tax dollars going to other communities such as Grayslake, Gurnee and Fox Lake which supports their police, fire, rescue and parks departments. He also went on to say that Jewel is one of the highest priced grocery stores in the county because there is no competition in town. As a school board member, Mr. Turner said that he is one voice of a very united board. The board represents over 5000 parents in the proposed areas. Mr. Turner shared facts, including enrollment, employment and budget regarding District #34. The WalMart proposal suggests property tax value of $500,000 - $800,000 in the fifth year, just for our elementary district, currently we receiving $25,000 for the same property. How can any elected official who is responsible for the tax payer's money, ignore this type of revenue? |
| EXECUTIVE SESSION | A motion was made by Trustee Hanson, seconded by Trustee Foresta for the Mayor and Board of Trustees go into executive session at 8:11 p.m. to discuss pending litigation. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| RETURN | A motion was made by Trustee Hanson, seconded by Trustee Larson for the Mayor and Board of Trustees to return from executive session to the open meeting at 8:45 p.m. with no action taken. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| SCHOOL IMPACT FEES | Trustee Pierce said that there is a first reading of an ordinance regarding school impact fees. This item was discussed at the last meeting, however a motion wasn't made to authorize the attorney to draft the ordinance. At this time, he would like to make a motion authorizing the attorney to draft the ordinance. A motion was made by Trustee Pierce, seconded by Trustee Larson to authorize the village attorney to draft an ordinance amending the school impact fees. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| PZB02-04 | Trustee Pierce said that he would like to pull PZB02-04 from the agenda and table it for a committee meeting to discuss some issues that have come up. A motion was made by Trustee Pierce, seconded by Trustee Porch to table PZB02-04, Hometowne Electric and place it in committee. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED. The attorney representing Hometowne Electric stated that her client feels the required buffer zone is not supported by ordinance, and they would like the original plan considered. The attorney will submit her comments for the committee meeting. |
| PZB02-06 | Trustee Pierce reviewed the memorandum dated March 14, 2002 from Bob Silhan, Director of Planning, Zoning and Building to the Planning and Zoning Board regarding the proposed new sub-section to Section 150.096 of the Zoning Text; Time frame for re-filing petitions previously denied. The Planning and Zoning Board held the public hearing on April 11, 2002 and recommends approval. A motion was made by Trustee Pierce, seconded by Trustee Foresta to approve the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board regarding the proposed new sub-section to Section 150.096 of the Zoning Text; Time frame for re-filing petitions previously denied; PZB02-06, and authorizes the village attorney to draft the appropriate ordinance. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| FRIDAY FEST BUDGET | Trustee Porch would like to table discussion regarding the FridayFest budget. The TIF Board will be meeting with Glenda Sorensen, Community Development Department on Thursday, April 18 to discuss the budget. This item will be tabled to the committee meeting in May. |
| ComED | A motion was made by Trustee Caulfield, seconded by Trustee Larson to authorize payment of $41,233.01 to Commonwealth Edison for traffic lighting. This is a multiple month bill. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| HERMANN & HERMANN | A motion was made by Trustee Caulfield, seconded by Trustee Larson to authorize payment of $78,865.59 to Hermann & Hermann for the Deercrest litigation. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| W. THOMAS MORTON | A motion was made by Trustee Caulfield, seconded by Trustee Pierce to authorize payment of $14,562.50 to W. Thomas Morton for Deercrest litigation. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| WARREN ASSOCIATES | A motion was made by Trustee Caulfield, seconded by Trustee Pierce to authorize payment of $16,000.00 to Warren Associates for W&S Fund, Debt Certificates and MFT Bonds. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| AUTHORIZE PAYMENT | A motion was made by Trustee Caulfield, seconded by Trustee Pierce to authorize payment of the remaining accounts payable as prepared by the village treasurer. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| MANUAL CHECKS | A motion was made by Trustee Caulfield, seconded by Trustee Foresta to authorize payment of the manual checks written to date from the general, water and sewer and payroll accounts as listed. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| TRUSTEE CAULFIELD | Trustee Caulfield asked Administrator Haley what the amount of the legal fees are spent to date. Mr. Haley said that in April we spent $150,810.00 on Deercrest litigation. The running total is $373,064.42. Trustee Caulfield also encouraged other board members to see him before the meeting if they have questions on the table. This would allow him time to look up the actual invoices in question and to check with Administrator Haley for more information if needed. |
| IDOT RESOLUTIONS | A motion was made by Trustee Hanson, seconded by Trustee Pierce to authorize the village clerk to sign the IDOT Resolutions for maintenance of streets and highways by municipality for the years 1997-2001. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| ANTHONY CARRARO | After reviewing the letter dated March 21, 2002 from Fire Chief Dennis Volling, a motion was made by Trustee Hanson, seconded by Trustee Porch to place Anthony Carraro on the Antioch Fire Department/First Fire District roster. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| POLICE DISPATCHERS | Following the review of the letter dated April 8, 2002 from Police Chief Charles Watkins, a motion was made by Trustee Hanson, seconded by Trustee Pierce to hire two police dispatchers, Amy Le Walker-Aboussia and Dennis J. Wuorenman as recommended. The starting salary for each dispatcher is $12.07. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| TRUSTEE FORESTA | Trustee Foresta would like the village attorney to investigate what we would need to do to join both public works and utilities under one committee. |
| RAFFLE LICENSES | A motion was made by Trustee Larson, seconded by Trustee Hanson to issue raffle licenses to: District #34 Education Foundation, drawing to be held on April 20, 2002; the Antioch Police Association/FOP, drawing to be held on June 12, 2002, and the Antioch Firefighters Association, drawing to be held on June 30, 2002 waiving fees. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Porch and Hanson. NO: 1; Foresta. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| TRUSTEE PIERCE | Trustee Pierce reviewed the latest copy of the bank statement for the Dolly Spiering Memorial Account. Trustee Larson would like to see the bank statement at all future meetings. |
| ATTORNEY | Attorney Anderson read aloud the following ordinances: First Reading: ORDINANCE APPROVING PZB02-03; RE-SUBDIVISION OF 927 CARNEY COURT, ANTIOCH, ILLINOIS. This item will be placed on the next village board agenda for consideration. First Reading: ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 152, ANTIOCH CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO SCHOOL DONATIONS. This item will be placed on the next village board agenda for consideration. Minor Text amendments regarding ordinance numbers 02-02-05 and 02-02-06 was read aloud by Attorney Anderson. A similar text amendment needs to made to ordinance 02-02-07. A copy of the amendment regarding ordinance 02-02-07 was distributed to the board for their review. These items will be placed on the next village board agenda for consideration. |
| EXECUTIVE SESSION | A motion was made by Trustee Foresta, seconded by Trustee Porch for the Mayor and Board of Trustees to go into executive session at 9:30 p.m. to discuss personnel and pending litigation. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| RETURN | A motion was made by Trustee Porch, seconded by Trustee Pierce for the Mayor and Board of Trustees to return from executive session to the open meeting at 10:05 p.m. with no action taken. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| ADJOURN | A motion was made by Trustee Larson, seconded by Trustee Foresta to adjourn the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees at 10:06 p.m. |
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Candi L. Rowe, Clerk